Safe pass smoking devices and methods

ABSTRACT

Methods for using a safe pass smoking device and safe pass smoking devices are disclosed, The safe pass smoking device includes a mouthpiece positioned at a proximate end having a first aperture, a joint tip positioned at a distal end having a second aperture, a cylindrical tube that connects the mouthpiece to the joint tip, a filter positioned within the second aperture of the joint tip, a cooling gel positioned within the cylindrical tube, and a fastener positioned on an exterior surface of the cylindrical tube towards the proximate end.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit, under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e), of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/198,028, filed Sep. 24, 2020, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein in their entirety as if fully set forth below.

FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to devices for smoke inhalation, and more particularly, to devices for sanitary smoking between a group of individuals.

BACKGROUND

Smoking is an activity that often involves a group of individuals partaking in the experience together. A group of hookah smokers, for example, can use hookah tips to allow everyone to partake in a sanitary manner On the other hand, cannabis smokers generally lack the ability to share cannabis cigarettes (joints) or cigars sanitarily. Furthermore, the hand rolled cannabis cigarettes and cigars typically lack proper filtration and/or temperature control.

Therefore, there is a need for improved methods and devices for sanitarily sharing cigarettes and/or cigars while providing enhanced filtration and/or cooling.

SUMMARY

It is an object of the present invention to provide methods and devices to meet the above-stated needs. Generally, it is an object of the present invention to provide a device for sanitarily sharing cigarettes and/or cigars while providing enhanced filtration and/or cooling. The device can include a mouthpiece, a joint tip, and a cylindrical tube. The mouthpiece can be positioned toward a proximate end and can include a first aperture. The joint tip can be positioned toward a distal end and can include a second aperture that has a plurality of differently sized rings within the second aperture. The cylindrical tube can provide attachment between the mouthpiece and the joint tip. Further, smoke can travel from the second aperture of the joint tip to the first aperture of the mouthpiece.

In some examples, the device can include a plurality of differently sized rings positioned within the second aperture.

In some examples, the plurality of differently sized rings can include a first ring that is rectangular in shape.

In some examples, the plurality of differently sized rings after the first ring can be either circular or rectangular in shape.

According to some examples, the plurality of differently sized rings can each decrease in circumference as the rings approach the cylindrical tube.

In some examples, the joint tip can have a larger circumference than the mouthpiece.

In some examples, the joint tip can be funnel shaped.

According to some examples, a cooling gel can be inserted into the cylindrical tube to reduce the temperature of smoke as the smoke travels within the cylindrical tube from the joint tip to the mouthpiece.

In some examples, the cylinder can hold water that provides filtration and/or cooling.

In some examples, the device can include a fastener.

In some examples, the fastener can be an elastic strap that is a female member that provides attachment to an external male member.

In some examples, the device can be comprised of rubber, PVC, plastic, silicone, and/or the like.

In some examples, the device can include a filter that can be permanent or detachable.

An example method for using a safe pass smoking device can include one or more of the following steps presented in no particular order. Furthermore, the method can include additional steps not included here. The method can include squeezing an exterior surface near a first aperture of a safe pass smoking device to adjust the size of the first aperture. Then, the method can include inserting a cooling gel into a cylindrical tube of the safe pass smoking device through the first aperture. Also, the method can include squeezing the exterior surface near a second aperture of the safe pass smoking device to adjust the size of the second aperture. Then, the method can include inserting a cigarette into the second aperture.

In some examples, the method can include inserting a filter into the cylindrical tube through the first aperture before performing the step of inserting the cooling gel into the cylindrical tube.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The above and further aspects of this invention are further discussed with reference to the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like numerals indicate like structural elements and features in various figures. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating principles of the invention. The figures depict one or more implementations of the inventive devices, by way of example only, not by way of limitation.

FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a safe pass smoking device along with a joint and a cooling gel insert, according to aspects of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a top view of a safe pass smoking device, according to aspects of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a right side view of a safe pass smoking device, according to aspects of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is another right side view of a safe pass smoking device with a joint inserted, according to aspects of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is another top view of a safe pass smoking device with a filter inserted, according to aspects of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is another right side view of a safe pass smoking device with a fastener attached, according to aspects of the present invention; and

FIG. 7 is another right side view of a safe pass smoking device with a joint gripped from outside the device, according to aspects of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

An object of the present invention is to provide a device for sanitarily sharing cigarettes and/or joints. More specifically, it is an object of the present invention to provide a device that secures a cigarette or a joint while providing filtration and/or regulation of the temperature of smoke. To meet some or all of these needs, example systems can include a safe pass device which can include a cooling gel insert, a filter, and/or a fastener.

FIG. 1 illustrates a safe pass smoking device 100 that can be used to hold a joint. The safe pass smoking device 100 can have a funnel-like shape. At a proximate end of the safe pass smoking device 100 can be a mouthpiece 105 that includes a first aperture. Towards a distal end, the safe pass smoking device 100 can include a joint tip 115 that includes a second aperture. As shown in FIG. 2, within the second aperture, the joint tip 115 can include a plurality of different sized rings 120. The first of the plurality of different sized rings 120 can be rectangular in shape. After the first ring, each of the plurality of different sized rings 120 may become smaller in diameter as the plurality of different size rings approach a cylinder 110, which can connect the joint tip 115 to the mouthpiece 105. After the first ring of the plurality of different sized rings 120, each of the different sized rings can be either circular or rectangular in shape. The safe pass smoking device 100 can be comprised of rubber, PVC, plastic, silicone, and/or any combination thereof. The aforementioned materials provide a texture that can be adjustable in shape and/or size. Thus, when the joint tip 115 is squeezed, the second aperture and the plurality of different sized rings 120 can decrease in diameter to allow a cigarette or a joint to be inserted (shown in FIG. 4). It should be noted that a joint does not need to be inserted for use. For example, if the joint is too wide to be inserted, it can be gripped from the outside through the soft body of the safe pass smoking device 100 (shown in FIG. 7). Also, a cooling gel 125 can be inserted into the cylinder 110 via the first aperture of the mouthpiece 105. As can be inferred, the cooling gel 125 can help reduce the temperature of smoke as it travels within the smoke device 100 toward the mouthpiece 105. In other examples (not shown), the cylinder 110 can hold water that provides cooling and/or filtration.

Turning to FIG. 5, another safe pass smoking device 200 is illustrated. The safe pass smoking, device 200 may be substantially similar to the safe pass smoking device 100 in many regards. For example, the safe pass smoking device 200 can have a funnel-like shape, can include a mouthpiece 205 with a first aperture at a proximate end, a joint tip 215 at a distal end that includes a second aperture, and within the second aperture, the joint tip 215 can include a plurality of different sized rings 220, and a cylinder 210. Similar to the safe pass smoking device 100, the safe pass smoking device 200 can be comprised of rubber, PVC, plastic, silicone, and/or any combination thereof.

As shown in FIG. 6, the safe pass smoking device 200 can further include a filter 230 and a fastener 235. The filter 230 can be positioned within the cylinder 210 near the joint tip 215. In some examples, the filter 230 can be detachable, such that a user can insert the filter 230 through the second aperture of the joint tip 215. The filter 230 can be comprised of paper, metal, or any other material known in the art. In other examples, the filter 230 can be clipped onto the outside of the mouthpiece 205. The fastener 235 can be located on an exterior surface of the cylinder 210 near the joint tip 215. The fastener 235 can be, for example, an elastic trap that allows the safe pass smoking device 200 to connect to another object (e.g., a keychain).

FIG. 7 illustrates the safe pass smoking device 200 gripping a joint from outside. In this example, the joint does not need to be inserted into the joint tip 215. Rather, the soft body of the safe pass smoking device 200 is expandable such that it can grip the joint from outside the safe pass smoking device 200. Thus, the expandable soft body allows the safe pass smoking device 200 to be used with joints, cigars, and/or cigarettes that are too large to fit within the joint tip 215. 

What is claimed is: 1) A device for safe pass smoking comprising: a mouthpiece positioned at a proximate end having a first aperture; a joint tip positioned at a distal end having a second aperture, wherein the second aperture comprises a plurality of differently sized rings; a cylindrical tube that connects the mouthpiece to the joint tip; a filter positioned within the second aperture of the joint tip; a cooling gel positioned within the cylindrical tube; and a fastener positioned on an exterior surface of the cylindrical tube towards the proximate end. 2) The device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of differently sized rings has a first ring that is rectangular in shape. 3) The device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of differently sized rings each decrease in circumference as the rings approach the cylindrical tube. 4) The device of claim 1, wherein the joint tip has a larger circumference than the mouthpiece. 5) The device of claim 1, wherein the joint tip is funnel shaped. 6) The pass device of claim 1, wherein the cooling gel reduces the temperature of smoke as the smoke travels within the cylindrical tube from the joint tip to the mouthpiece. 7) The device of claim 1, wherein the fastener is an elastic strap that is a female member that provides attachment to an external male member. 8) The device of claim 1, wherein the device is comprised of at least one of: rubber, PVC, plastic, or silicone. 9) A device for safe pass smoking comprising: a mouthpiece positioned at a proximate end having a first aperture; a joint tip positioned at a distal end having a second aperture, wherein the second aperture comprises a plurality of differently sized rings; and a cylindrical tube that connects the proximate end to the distal end. 10) The device of claim 9, further comprising a filter positioned within the second aperture of the joint tip. 11) The device of claim 9, further comprising a cooling gel positioned within the cylindrical tube. 12) The device of claim 11, wherein the cooling gel reduces the temperature of smoke as the smoke travels within the cylindrical tube from the joint tip to the mouthpiece. 13) The device of claim 9, wherein the plurality of differently sized rings has a first ring that is rectangular in shape. 14) The device of claim 9, wherein the plurality of differently sized rings each decrease in circumference as the rings approach the cylindrical tube. 15) The device of claim 9, further comprising a fastener positioned on an exterior surface of the cylindrical tube towards the proximate end that provides attachment to an external male member. 16) The device of claim 9, wherein the device is comprised of at east one of rubber, PVC, plastic, or silicone. 17) A method for using a safe pass smoking device comprising: squeezing a joint tip of a safe pass smoking device to adjust the size of the joint tip; and inserting a cigarette into the joint tip. 18) The method of claim 17, further comprising: squeezing the joint tip to adjust the size of the joint tip; and inserting a filter into a cylindrical tube of the safe pass smoking device through the joint tip. 19) The method of claim 17, further comprising: squeezing a mouthpiece of the safe pass smoking device to adjust the size of the mouthpiece; and inserting a cooling gel into a cylindrical tube of the safe p smoking device through the mouthpiece. 